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RSM's Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Processor to manage the accurate and timely delivery of U.S. and international payroll for a client in the Financial Services industry. This role is responsible for overseeing payroll cycles, ensuring compliance with legal and corporate standards, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in payroll operations, risk and compliance, and executive compensation programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and manage U.S. and international payroll, including off-cycle and on-cycle events and manual check issuance.
- Oversee payroll funding and financial reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, legal requirements, and tax regulations.
- Administer tax payments and reporting, garnishment processing, W-2 distribution, and statutory filings.
- Monitor and test payroll system functionality following updates to ensure proper setup and performance.
- Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to record retention policies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in payroll operations and compliance.
- Manage relationships and service level agreements (SLAs) with third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with statements of work (SOWs) and contracts.
- Conduct audits of internal payroll processes and third-party vendor performance.
- Support executive compensation programs, including Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
- Identify and mitigate payroll-related risks and ensure robust compliance practices.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in payroll processing for U.S. and international operations.
- Understanding of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and executive benefits.
- Experience with payroll systems and testing protocols.
- Ability to manage vendor relationships and enforce SLAs.
- Skilled in risk management and internal auditing.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.
At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Compensation Range: $28 - $42 per hour
